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An article appeared in a another area newspaper recently that I’d like to comment on. I won’t name the newspaper or the person who wrote the article, because I don’t want to give them any unnecessary attention. I do however, wish to speak my mind on the situation.

The article was an unabashed, libelous attack on me and on the Times, and didn’t even prove anything. I was amazed it was placed on the front page.

I am happy that the Gadsden County Sheriff's Office has taken the initiative to address the problems that have been rampant in the Hispanic community. For the past several years I have noticed instances of crimes against Hispanics have been on the rise. Also, what stands out in police reports is the phrase "no suspects and no witnesses." The victims refuse to provide information to authorities on how the crime occurred. There have been instances when a Hispanic victim who has been shot or stabbed will not provide even the basic information.

I met Albert through football. We’re going out to play Blountstown a few years back and I hear “Coach, coach!” Most of the time I don’t even look up. I’ve got the upcoming game on my mind, “Coach, coach!” I’m trying to remember if I’ve explained to Sidney if they run that buck sweep and the guard pulls, he’s got to look for that tackle blocking down, “Coach, COACH!”

Why can’t we as Americans act a little more like we belong to a nation called the “United States?” What has happened to that attitude of good will toward our fellow man and the general “feel good all over” feeling that so many of us have felt in the past? Or are you too young to remember those days? If you haven’t had any reason to feel good about America for legitimate reasons, I am sorry about your plight.

Gadsden County has many polite and helpful people. I have had the opportunity to meet many during the past two weeks while campaigning for the District 7 (Wakulla) position on the board of the Talquin Electric Cooperative. People have listened carefully to my explanation of the petition process by which my name appears on the ballot, have asked thoughtful questions and have expressed some concerns. Mostly they have really been gracious to a stranger.

The Munroe Lady Cats won two of three last week to run their record to 6-1 on the season. The team defeated North Florida Christian and FAMU on back-to-back nights but then dropped a key district matchup to Altha at home on Thursday.

The Robert F. Munroe Bobcats traveled to Panama City Beach last Friday to take on the Arnold Marlins on the team’s homecoming night. The Marlins gave the Bobcats a severe thrashing, taking the win 49-6.

The loss came despite troubles on the Marlin bench since the season began, including student transfers and the flu.

Munroe scored its only touchdown in the second quarter on a 6-yard run by Daniel Meeks, who led the Bobcats with 73 yards on 15 carries. The extra point attempt failed.

The Anchor Club of Robert F. Munroe Day School held a memorial service around the flagpole Sept. 11.

Club president Erin Sampson, daughter of Joel and Whitney Sampson, welcomed the student body and special guests, reminding everyone of the importance of remembering those who lost their lives on that day 8 years ago.